This is a shop called Porch Light, located in the Historic East Village area of downtown Des Moines, Iowa. I’m a huge fan of businesses like this, so mad props to high school friend and fellow NEPA chick loving [...]
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A few months ago I had heard there was a high end consignment shop opening in SW Longmont and was excited to see the balloons and sign out front announcing that Fabulous Finds was finally in business. It’s situated in a strip mall that houses a fitness studio, Proto’s pizza, Vic’s Espresso, a liquor store, a [...] I picked up this vase from a swap. Not technically thrifting. But thrifty, yes? Coz it was free. And it was purty. Provides a nice pop of color in a drab January. I’ve been jonesing to go to or even host another swap. Maybe in the spring… What do [...] ***Thrift Store Thursday is back!*** Brrr, it’s cold outside. Finally. Thankfully I’ve been building up my scarf collection. Now a staple of my wintry wardrobe. cream, pink argyle, periwinkle, sage green, black I’d like one more in a festive springy print. All were bought at [...] I wore this outfit to work. All of the clothing items are from swaps I’ve attended. The necklace is from Serendipity in Longmont, which I purchased years ago; I would guess I paid no more than >$20 for this. Amazing how a necklace can dress up stuff. I used to wear necklaces all [...] A little voice behind me spoke up: “I like your shoes!” The walk to school in the mornings for The Kid and I can be hurried, harried and brisk. We see our usual peeps, bequeath our pleasantries and part ways to start our days. But recently I turned around to see a first grader I [...] Ding dong. Old elevator button plate. >$20 from a store in Lincoln, Nebraska. I put it next to the powder room bathroom. Because I am funny. Or lame. You be the judge. I like to run outside but as we rush into fall, dusk comes so early now. Which sometimes means running in the dark. Which I don’t mind but I want to be a smart runner. Earlier this summer when I was acquiring my bike gear, I learned about a local company, Pearl Izumi, and [...] Wooden pineapple decor. $3 from savers in Boulder. Did you know in some cultures that pineapple is associated with the idea of welcome? I am particularly fond of this notion. Piña is also one of my favorite fruits (and I am not a fan of fruit, let me remind [...] The former mother-in-law, affectionately nicknamed The General by those who love her (including me), used to sing nursery rhyme this to The Kid when she was a wee lass, which is perhaps why I love this little guy: Little Bunny Foo Foo Hopping through the forest Scoopin’ up the field mice [...]  |
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